Summary:
South Scioto Academy is the sole elementary school located in the South Scioto Academy district in Columbus, Ohio, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 202 students.
The school has a predominantly African American student population, with 87.62% of students identifying as African American, which is significantly higher than the state average. However, South Scioto Academy consistently underperforms academically, with proficiency rates in 5th grade science, 8th grade science, and 3rd-8th grade math and ELA all falling below the state averages. The school also faces a significant challenge with chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 56.6%, which is alarmingly high. As a result, South Scioto Academy has been consistently ranked in the bottom third of Ohio elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The school's low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and consistent low rankings suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for its students. Factors such as the school's funding and resource allocation, as well as the demographic and socioeconomic challenges faced by the predominantly minority student population, may be contributing to the school's struggles and should be further investigated.
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